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How to get fromDurban to Messinaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Messina by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane DUR - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    22h 1m
    €332–986

  2. Bus to Richards Bay, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane RCB - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    27h 48m
    €291–890

  3. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PZB - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    24h 26m
    €326–999

  4. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane DUR - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    23h 10m
    €369–1,070

  5. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane PZB - PMO
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    26h 20m
    €363–1,083

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,774.9 km
  • Duration: 22h 1m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Durban to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Burger St, take the taxi to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale.

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